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Dev ToolsVC-backedSeries A
San Francisco, USA · Founded 2022

Bun

Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime and toolkit

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About Bun

Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler, and package manager designed for speed. It is 3x faster than Node.js in benchmarks and dramatically speeds up install times with its built-in package manager. Bun is now used in production by companies who have migrated their Node services for performance.

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Company facts

Category
Dev Tools
Funding stage
Series A
Total raised
$7M
Founded
2022
Team size
11–50
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
bun.sh

Founders of Bun

  • Jarred Sumner

Investors backing Bun

  • Y Combinator
  • Kleiner Perkins

Frequently asked questions

What does Bun do?

Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler, and package manager designed for speed. It is 3x faster than Node.js in benchmarks and dramatically speeds up install times with its built-in package manager. Bun is now used in production by companies who have migrated their Node services for performance.

Where is Bun based?

Bun is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was Bun founded?

Bun was founded in 2022.

How much has Bun raised?

Bun has raised $7M in their Series A round.

Who founded Bun?

Bun was founded by Jarred Sumner.

Who has invested in Bun?

Bun is backed by Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins.

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